Senior Process Engineer

Assystem; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days remote per week

Holiday bonuses

Employee Committee

Ongoing training

High internal promotion rate

Job summary

Assystem's Fusion and Modular Nuclear unit seeks a Process Engineer to support the design of complex thermal and fluid systems for the SMR project. The role involves performing analyses and calculations and contributing to an internal centre of excellence for analysis methodology.

You will generate static and transient flow and thermal analyses using various software tools to demonstrate system performance.

Qualifications

• Background in the nuclear sector or regulated industries such as thermal power generation, oil and gas.
• Experience with FEED through detailed design and EPC delivery.
• Knowledge of piping systems, turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, pumps, and related components.
• Familiarity with procurement specs and supplier liaison.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Awareness of UK H&S regulations and HAZOP/HAZID studies.
• Understanding of ASME, European and UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Intelligent Customer: ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements and challenge designs as needed.
• Design Development: create/review P&IDs, layout drawings, component sizing calculations, and specifications.
• Optioneering & Decision Making: conduct and review studies and design documents.
• Systems Engineering: develop and review functional and design requirements.
• Integration: integrate Turbine Island design into the broader power plant.
• Technical Support: act as the go-to expert for Turbine Island interface and stakeholder activities.
• Safety & Compliance: support design reviews and safety studies (HAZOP/HAZID).
• Liaison: work with safety teams on licensing and environmental permitting.

Skills

Nuclear sector experience

Steam turbines & piping

Project delivery (FEED to EPC)

Procurement liaison

Communication skills

Safety knowledge (HSE)

Codes & standards (ASME/UK/EU)

Systems engineering

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! The Process engineer will support the design of complex thermal and fluid systems for the SMR project. This exciting new build project is embracing innovation to deliver a commercially . The role will provide analysis and calculation support across Turbine Island systems and will contribute to an internal centre of excellence for analysis and calculation methodology. Along with the cross-cutting lead you will generate static and transient flow and thermal analyses using various software tools and methods to demonstrate the system performance.

Your mission:

• Intelligent Customer: Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements, challenging designs where necessary.
• Design Development: Create and review Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Layout Drawings, Component Sizing Calculations, and Specifications.
• Optioneering & Decision Making: Conduct and review studies and design documents.
• Systems Engineering: Develop and review functional and design requirements.
• Integration: Seamlessly integrate Turbine Island design into the broader power plant.
• Technical Support: Serve as the go-to expert for Turbine Island interface and stakeholder activities.
• Safety & Compliance: Support Design Reviews, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and ensure adherence to H&S Policies.
• Liaison: Work with safety teams on nuclear safety licensing and environmental permitting.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 3 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Experience: Background in the nuclear sector or regulated industries like thermal power generation, oil and gas.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of steam turbines, condensers, feedwater heaters, pumps, and piping systems.
• Project Delivery: Experience from FEED to detailed design and EPC delivery.
• Procurement & Supplier Liaison: Skilled in developing procurement specs and working with suppliers.
• Communication: Excellent skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with UK Health and Safety regulations, safety systems, and HAZOP.
• Codes & Standards: Understanding of ASME, European, and UK standards.
• Systems Engineering: Experience or awareness desirable.

Additional Information

• Security: BPSS and SC required.
• Travel Ready: Ability to travel to Assystem offices and customer sites within the UK.
• Global Impact: Support major UK and international Nuclear Clients with key work packages.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation!

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